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by benzofuran 2763 days ago
I interviewed at SpaceX a few years back and can roundly confirm that everybody I interviewed with, barring a VP, had what I'd call "the fear" in their eyes - I ended up not getting an offer based on my lackluster college GPA (this as a 10+ year experienced senior engineer), but it was concerning enough I'd have likely not taken it had one been extended.

I appreciate what he's doing but the means are questionable - chew up folks for a few years until they're too burnt out to go on, then recruit fresh grads on name and the chance to be a part of something amazing.

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I interviewed at SpaceX for a developer position about 2 years ago, and I didn't see any fear in peoples' eyes. The folks I interviewed with were down-to-earth, very friendly, and sharp.

They all said things like "you have to know what you're getting into here. Most of the developers work nearly 60 hours a week, with the exception of a few who are able to get through their work in less time." I decided not to pursue it further because I really value my time with my family.

I'm interested in what you mean by "the fear"?
The fear that comes from knowing that if you say or do anything, no matter how minor, you may lose your job if your narcissist CEO disagrees with it.